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Sizergh Castle, Sizergh, Cumbria

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Accessibility

Dogs are welcome on the wider estate at Sizergh, but not in the garden
Assistance dogs welcome in all areas
Parking not suitable for motorhomes and caravans
Mobility spaces in the car park and drop-off point
Adapted toilet facilities by main toilet block
Braille and large print guide available
Building - level entrance. Level access to two rooms. Many stairs to other floors, reproduction of Inlaid Chamber panelling in lower hall. Ramp to visitor reception building including shop and café
Two wheelchairs available
Grounds - grass and loose gravel paths, steep slopes, terraces, uneven surfaces. Map of accessible route. Some visitors may require assistance from their companion. A single-seater mobility scooter and manual wheelchairs available

Brief description

Medieval house with later work with gardens at the gateway to the Lake District.

Garden includes a pond, lake, a national collection of hardy ferns and a superb limestone rock garden.

Still lived in by the Strickland family.

The exceptional wood panelling returned here in 1999 from the Victoria and Albert Museum. The estate includes limestone pasture, orchards and semi-natural woodland.

Address

Sizergh, near Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8DZ Sat Nav : LA8 8DZ

Email

sizergh@nationaltrust.org.uk

Phone

01539 560951

Website

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sizergh

Directions

From the M6, exit at junction 36, then take A590 towards Kendal, take Barrow-in-Furness turning and follow brown signs. Parking: 250 yards from the main entrance

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

By trainFirst Transpennine Express service to Kendal train station. Sizergh Castle is just a short bus ride or bike ride from Kendal Train Station (5 miles).

By busFrom Kendal, take the 555, 755, 551 or 530 to the Brettagh Holt roundabout near Sedgewick. For all bus timetables visit www.golakes.co.uk/bybus. Once at Brettagh Holt, take care crossing this busy road and use the crossing place. Continue walking in the direct of the bus, and then turn right down Nannypie Lane following the brown sign to Sizergh Castle. Take care on this country lane. Walk past the Strickland Arms pub and continue along the driveway to Sizergh Castle (20 mins walk).

Amenities

Licensed café

Shop - gifts, plant sales

Travel Information

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